- Docente: Enrico Dinelli
- Credits: 6
- SSD: GEO/08
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Science and Technologies for Environmental Sustainability (cod. 6055)
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from Oct 13, 2025 to Jan 20, 2026
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will have and overview of the basic compositional features of marine sediments and the factors controlling their chemical composition. The students will be familiar with techniques for their sampling and analysis according either to research purposes and normative activities. Focus will be paid to drdged sediments concerning their characterization, evaluation and management with attention to quality criteria and possible reuse.
Course contents
In the course, the characteristics of marine sediments, their main components, their origins and relevant geochemical characteristics will be described. The main factors controlling the dispersion of sediments and the main reactions that may occur within them will be discussed.
Aspects related to their sampling and compositional characterisation will be discussed.
Aspects related to quality criteria and possible reuse will be evaluated.
Readings/Bibliography
- Horst D. Schulz Matthias Zabel. Marine geochemistry
- Roy Chester, Tim Jickell. Marine Geochemistry
Teaching methods
face-to-face lectures, practical data processing activities
Assessment methods
oral examination mostly based on a case study discussion
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible ( https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Teaching tools
power point presentations, articles and literature material for support and discussion
Office hours
See the website of Enrico Dinelli